Debrecen’s VOKE Egyetértés Cultural Center at 4034 Debrecen, Faraktár St. 67 rolls into 2026 with a packed slate of theater, concerts, and neighborhood staples. One of the city’s longest-standing cultural hubs, the Railway Workers’ Community Center (Vasutas Művelődési Központ) prides itself on an open-door spirit and high-caliber programming. Here’s what’s coming up, plus nearby stays and places to eat and drink.
May 27, 7:00 PM – The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
A two-part crime thriller. Agatha Christie’s novel hits the stage, adapted by Mark Shanahan and translated by Attila Galambos. Directed by Kornél Simon, with set design by György Bátonyi and costumes by Janó Papp. Cast: Artúr Kálid as Hercule Poirot, Ferenc Tarlós as Ralph Paton, P. Szilveszter Szabó as Dr. James Sheppard, Enikő Zorgel as Caroline Sheppard, Dénes Száraz as Major Hector Blunt, Ildikó Bacsa as Helen Russell, Szandra Holczinger as Flora Ackroyd, Kriszta Miklós as Ursula Bourne, László Janik as Parker, Gyöngyi Molnár as Gertrude Ackroyd, Tibor Pásztor as Inspector Raglan, and Sándor Venyige as Roger Ackroyd. Prompter: Éva Paku; assistant director: Veronika Páli. The legendary Belgian sleuth retires to the sleepy village of King’s Abbot—then two inexplicable deaths shatter the calm.
June 5, 7:00 PM – Ray Cooney: Páratlan páros (Run for Your Wife)
Mary waits in Wimbledon. Barbara waits in Richmond. Both are married to John Smith, a taxi driver—who is one and the same man. A good deed lands John in an accident; he gives the hospital the wrong address, the police get involved, and John ping-pongs between two lives as everything teeters. Cast: Dénes Száraz (John Smith), Ramóna Kiss/Bugár Anna (Mary Smith), Léda Mezei (Barbara Smith), Endre Beleznay (Stanley Curtis), Imre Harmath (Inspector Porterhouse), Dániel Suhajda/Gyula Mesterházy (Inspector Troughton), Zoltán Kiss (Bobby Franklyn), Gábor Pintér (Press Photographer). Translator/dramaturg: Albert Benedek; director: Csaba Horváth; producers: HCS, Oliver W. Horvath; set/costumes: Gabriella Győri; assistant: B. Diána Szikra; choreography: Gyula Antal Horváth.
June 6, 7:00 PM – Ilyenek voltunk… (The Way We Were) — 20 Stories, 20 Songs
Three women, three lives, one unforgettable era: the 1980s. Enikő Détár, Nelly Fésüs, and Judit Ladinek braid personal stories with hits that defined a generation. Cassette pencils, Limara deodorant, Polski Fiat swagger, and Poptarisznya marathons meet first love and heartbreak. Expect I Need a Hero (Bonnie Tyler), What a Feeling (Irene Cara), I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor), Venus (Bananarama), Cheri, Cheri Lady (Modern Talking), It Must Have Been Love (Roxette), Tell It to My Heart (Taylor Dayne), If I Could Turn Back Time (Cher), and Y.M.C.A. (Village People). It’s not a concert—more like a time machine with a soundtrack.
June 10, 7:00 PM – Meztelen igazság (The Naked Truth) — Musical Comedy
Six different women sign up for a confidence-boosting pole-dance course and find more than choreography: friendships, secrets, and self-acceptance. In a bold twist, they decide to shed their inhibitions—and yes, their clothes—for charity. Cast: Paula Barbinek, Petra Haumann, Anita Deutsch, Piroska Kokas, Zsuzsa Nyertes, Csekka Gyebnár. Written by Dave Simpson; translation/dramaturgy by Paula Barbinek; director: Rita Tallós; assistant: Kriszta Kiss; set/costumes: Éva Gordos; répétiteur: Adrienn Fehér; choreography: Andrea Tallós; sound: György Csomor; lights: András Váradi “Szőke.” International hits in fresh arrangements, lyrics by Csik Csaba/Cseh Dávid Péter; pole coaching by Bernadett Tóth/Pole Heaven Studio. Cast subject to change.
September 18, 7:00 PM – Vivaldi: The Four Seasons by Candlelight
A string quartet traces spring’s sparkle, summer’s blaze, autumn’s hush, and winter’s crystalline chill—surrounded by hundreds of candles. Music and light weave an atmosphere you’ll carry with you. Not recommended for children under 6.
October 18, 7:00 PM – Queen & ABBA by Candlelight
Bohemian Rhapsody, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, The Show Must Go On—reimagined for string quartet in an intimate sea of candles. Elegance, nostalgia, and a greatest-hits rush, all at once.
October 25, 4:00 PM – Mindig jó (Always Good) — Róbert Gergely Concert Show
After MR. EMMANUELLE, Róbert Gergely returns with a vivid show blending canon and novelty: Kell a ritmus, Például Te, Búcsú Jamaicától, Mesélj a nőkről, Elsöpri a szél, beloved Szécsi Pál (Pál Szécsi) songs in modern arrangements, and, of course, Emmanuelle. The two-time EMERTON-winning singer shares new tracks and backstage tales, joined by vocalists Tímea Némedi-Varga, Orsolya Gere, Zsófia Gaál, and Zsófia Katz. Ninety carefree, uplifting minutes—because being together is always good.
November 11, 7:00 PM – Ray Cooney: Kölcsönlakás (Out of Order/Love in the Flat)
Tonight, morality takes the night off. Henry wants peace—and his lover. The plan: a borrowed flat, a shut door, stolen hours. The snag: half of London seems to have a key. Husbands burst in, wives sniff things out, lovers swap doors, friends treat it like their own lounge. Lies, slammed doors, panic, pandemonium. Starring Ferenc Hujber, Ganxsta Zolee, Zsófia Kondákor, Ádám Gombás, and Bugár Anna.
November 23, 7:00 PM – Rock Ballads by Candlelight
Queen, Metallica, Nirvana, Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Bon Jovi, and more—classic anthems rescored for strings under hundreds of candles. Intimate glow, big feelings. Not recommended for children under 6.
Where to Stay
– Auguszta Apartment Hotel & Student Hostel: In the green heart of Nagyerdő (Great Forest) on the Debrecen Clinic campus; built for international medical students, operates as a hotel year-round when capacity allows.
– Family-run guesthouses within a 20-minute walk of the center and Nagyerdő (Great Forest), or 5 minutes by car; easy public transport. Options include Centrum Hotel Debrecen *** Superior with 65 rooms right by the Great Reformed Church (Nagytemplom) and Main Square; Centrum Panzió in a quiet, family-friendly inner-city spot with a garden and playground; properties near the train and long-distance bus stations with private baths and limited enclosed parking; Campus Hotel with 922 of the University’s 4,983 dorm places; Erdőspuszta Club Hotel**** in a pine forest 3.7 miles from town with Arbo Tanya ranch, riding, petting zoo, and fishing; EURO PANZIÓ near the center on a quiet street; budget inns off Route 47 with free enclosed parking and event hosting; Határ Úti Guesthouse close to downtown in calm surroundings.
Food, Drinks, and Hangouts
– Agrár Étterem on the Böszörményi Campus: 650 m², 250 seats, sunlit glass-walled hall with terrace.
– Alföld flavors, craft drinks, market vibes; à la carte and set-menu options at local spots.
– Hungary’s first e-sports bar, now in Debrecen.
– Belga: a social hotspot with courtyard, show kitchen, playground, and live-music terrace on Piac Street.
– BlackWood for crafted cocktails and specialty beers.
– A city-center wine terrace touting Eastern Hungary’s broadest selection; cellar room for private dinners, birthdays, weddings, and corporate events.
– Bowling Bar in Campus Hotel “A” with six lanes and party-ready spaces.
– Carol Gasztroműhely cooking school: courses for meat lovers, vegans, raw vegans, beginners, and kids; team-building and private events led by top-rated chefs.
– Creppy Palacsinta Bistro: the franchise debut with 40 kinds of pancakes and a themed “pancake Disneyland.”
– A fish-only bistro serving freshly cooked specialties hard to find elsewhere. Prices: 4,500–14,900 HUF.
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
